Resembling a richly weathered, handcrafted terra cotta vase, the Antique Amphora Rain Barrel has a remarkably realistic textured finish, adding a
distinctive design element to your home's exterior while it collects rainwater. Naturally chlorine-free, rainwater is ideal for watering gardens and can be a
lifesaver when watering restrictions are in place. The rain barrel has an integrated bowl in the top that you can fill with colorful annual flowers, or use the
bowl as a place to stow watering accessories. It's made from long-lasting polyethylene with extra thick walls for stability and durability. Along with the rain
barrel, you'll also get a Universal Downspout Kit that provides everything you need to connect the barrel to your downspout. The kit includes a drill bit that
allows you to drill the necessary hole in the rain barrel, so you can customize placement of the intake hose based on where you place the barrel, as well as an
integrated filter to remove debris from water before it enters barrel.

I'm using the rain barrel as a feature in my Victorian garden and for our large gardenwalk that I do every July here in Buffalo. We get thousands of people every year and have often been featured in articles that have been published. I could see this as being an interesting way to view rain barrels in an artistic way in gardens.

One draw back about the rain barrel is their is no provision for an over flow. If you get a very hard rain and the barrel is nearly full this could cause a wash out .

Overall I'm excited about getting it set-up in my garden, testing it out and enjoying the rewards of soft rain water.